IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration Hiring for VN 2022 213 Head of Unit (Immigration and Border Management (IBM)) (P3) Manama, Bahrain Job at Manama Full Time

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Chief of

Mission (CoM), IOM Bahrain, and in close coordination with the Immigration and Border

Management (IBM) Thematic Specialists in RO Cairo and HQ, the successful candidate will

establish and lead the IBM Unit and portfolio of IOM Bahrain, managing and coordinating

projects and activities in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates

(UAE), as they pertain to IBM, migration management, human rights and protection issues at

borders. The Head of Unit will support the CoM in promoting IOM’s IBM work within the Gulf

Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as in the development of new IBM initiatives. The

successful candidate will closely coordinate with other IOM Bahrain Units, especially the

Protection Unit and the Programme Support Unit, regarding reporting to and communication

with the donor and other stakeholders.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Set-up, manage, coordinate and ensure the timely and successful implementation of IOM

Bahrain IBM Unit’s projects and activities, and develop, implement and monitor the

administrative and operational activities of IBM activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

2. Prepare Terms of Reference and Work Plans for activities. Provide financial, administrative

and technical backstopping, and serve as a liaison with Headquarters units, MENA Regional

Office and project partners on IBM-related matters.

3. Identify, train and supervise IBM project staff, in accordance with the Organization’s

procedures and regulations.

4. Ensure the coordination and administration of contracting, staffing, payments and other

logistics of IBM projects and activities managed out of IOM Bahrain in coordination with the

CoM.

5. Lead the design of IBM capacity support materials and technical tools, in coordination with

IOM Regional Office, HQ, and UN agencies;

6. Facilitate inter-state and inter-stakeholder topical meetings (both at political and

technical/operational level) in areas of great priority and relevance to Bahrain, KSA, the UAE

and other GCC countries, including border management, curbing irregular migration, counter

migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons, visas and admission cooperation, return and

readmission, protection of Children in Migration, Detention and Alternatives to Detention,

relevant activities related to rights, protection and assistance at the borders;

7. Liaise and coordinate with the KSA-based Senior Liaison and Coordination Officer and IBM

Project Officer, UN and other international stakeholders, especially on the Capacity

Development: Rights-Based Migration Management component of the “Arab Centre for

Technical Cooperation on Migration and Border Management” Project, implemented out of KSA

and covering the Arab region;

8. Support the KSA-based Senior Liaison and Coordination Officer in the preparation and

submission of project implementation, progress, results and budgetary expenditure to the

Steering Committee;

9. Coordinate with the KSA-based IBM Project Officer regarding the drafting of agendas and

concept notes for technical and high-level workshops, trainings, conferences, study tours, and

international dialogue events, gathering Member States from the Arab region and beyond;

10. Prepare and submit progress, results and budgetary expenditure reports to donors and other

project stakeholders in line with donor reporting requirements, as well as programme

summaries, press releases and other materials and correspondence relevant to ongoing

activities in Bahrain, KSA and the UAE, including those covering the Arab region;

11. Undertake duty travels as required;

12. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies,

International Relations and/or Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with

a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with a minimum of seven years of relevant professional

experience.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), particularly in Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

and the United Arab Emirates;

• Experience in project development and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to migration management, humanitarian

border management, human rights and migrant protection;

• Knowledge of or experience in regional migration issues, especially as pertaining to Bahrain,

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf Countries in general;

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization;

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of

spreadsheet and data analysis.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic,

French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner

consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed

manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely

manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and

innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes

responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling

environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding

confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain

eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in

the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are

nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain

exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or

after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No

late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 13 July 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 30.06.2022 to 13.07.2022

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,

processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank

accounts.